Door seals

[simon.williams]

My door seals have zero give in them and will be replaced. Before I spend £££££’s on these bits of rubber from a specialist, has anyone used an “off the shelf” strip from a company like COH Baines to do the same job? Thank you!

[Alec]

Hello Simon,

COH Baines is the manufacturer and supply the marque specialists so there should be no difference. I have use dthem myself in the past. There are other extrusion companies but I think Baines is the biggest?

Some patience required in fitting the door seals.

Alec

[johnnydog]

The original door seals were moulded at the top corners with a 90 ° (give or take) bend, whereas aftermarket versions aren't and require careful trimming and gluing.
My experience of aftermarket seals isn't particularly good - the rubber compound seems a lot softer that the originals; the main problem appears to be the seal dragging on the stainless B pillar cover especially on the drivers door if it has dropped slightly. A softer compound has more 'grip' (as with tyres), which results in the seal folding over on itself against the stainless B pillar cover.
All my cars have their original firmer door seals and I have no issues. Many of the replacement seals I have seen seem to suffer the same issue of folding over on themselves.
A bit like hens teeth, but personally, I would try to find an original set of genuine seals, or at least ensure that your doors haven't dropped slightly resulting in the window frame being too close to the B pillar trim cover, and the door shut gaps are correct.

[simon.williams]

Thank you, looks like this one might do the job but I have asked COH if it fits.

[simon.williams]

Had a bit leftover from Stag hood refurb. Fits well in the channel, with a choice of “angle”. Not expensive so I will buy some more and give it a go.